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Pound Animals Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) fur the Cause

Animal rescue in Mesa, AZ

Most of the P.A.W.S. team are, or were, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (pound) volunteers and we are also a rescue group. While volunteering at the pound we saw first-hand how these dogs really need to get out of there and find forever loving homes. As of November 2012 we are 100% foster-based; we no longer have to place dogs in boarding. However, larger breeds are harder to place so we are ALWAYS looking for new foster homes for our large dogs!

Once our dogs are settled into their foster homes we market, market, market, and we hold events across the East Valley almost every week. Check out our Facebook page to find out where we are! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pound-Animals-Worth-Saving-PAWS-Fur-the-Cause-AZ/217367868309105

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Email poundanimals@yahoo.com
Phone (602) 326-9191
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Mesa, AZ 85202
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Adoptable pets at Pound Animals Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) fur the Cause

We'll also keep you updated on ARLO – 2 YEAR MALTESE MALE's adoption status with email updates.
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ARLO – 2 YEAR MALTESE MALE

Schnauzer (Miniature)/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 yrs
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on HUGE ADOPTION EVENT's adoption status with email updates.
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HUGE ADOPTION EVENT

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on ZEKE – 3 MONTH CHIHUAHUA MALE's adoption status with email updates.
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ZEKE – 3 MONTH CHIHUAHUA MALE

Chihuahua

Male, 3 mos
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on MURPHY – 3 YEAR TERRIER MIX's adoption status with email updates.
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MURPHY – 3 YEAR TERRIER MIX

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 3 yrs
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on MARLEY – 1 BRUSSEL GRIFFON's adoption status with email updates.
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MARLEY – 1 BRUSSEL GRIFFON

Brussels Griffon

Female, 1 yr
Mesa, AZ
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BO – 2 YR MALE PUGGLE

Puggle

Male, 2 yrs
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on BENNY – 2 YR MALE PUGGLE's adoption status with email updates.
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BENNY – 2 YR MALE PUGGLE

Pug/Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on ACE – 3 YR MALE CHIHUAHUA's adoption status with email updates.
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ACE – 3 YR MALE CHIHUAHUA

Chihuahua

Male, 3 yrs
Mesa, AZ
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Rescue FAQs

We serve all cities in Maricopa County, Arizona. We rescue dogs and puppies from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (the pound) and find them their forever loving home. We also rescue cats and kittens from the streets.

Additional adoption info

We require all adopters to complete an adoption questionnaire and adoption agreement. All owners must be at least 18 years of age to adopt a dog, puppy, cat or kitten. The adopter is required to pay an adoption fee.

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We'll also keep you updated on Nandor the Relentless (bonded to Colin Robinson)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nandor the Relentless (bonded to Colin Robinson)

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Dolly

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Boppity

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Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on PETEY's adoption status with email updates.
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PETEY

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We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
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We'll also keep you updated on LIONEL's adoption status with email updates.
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LIONEL

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